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California ranked third-best state economy for 2026

Original: California ranks third-best state economy in 2026, by this math

New analysis ranks California as the third-best state economy in the United States for 2026, based on a specific set of economic metrics. The finding, reported in California outlets including The Mercury News and the Orange County Register, has drawn attention in a state often debated over its high taxes, cost of living and business climate.

Why now: The ranking challenges the common narrative that California's economy is struggling, prompting debate over the metrics used.

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• California ranks third-best state economy in 2026, by this math · The Mercury News
• California ranks third-best state economy in 2026, by this math · Orange County Register

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